Fans react to Derwin James Los Angeles Chargers contract signing
By Kelvin Hunt
Some FSU fans criticized Derwin James for skipping the bowl game last year, but this is a prime example of it being worth it.
Former FSU All-American safety Derwin James is the latest Nole defensive back to be selected in the first round of the NFL Draft to become a multi-millionaire.
James was selected No. 17 overall by the Chargers which was lower than anticipated.
The slide likely cost James 3-4 million dollars as Minkah Fitzpatrick signed a deal worth 16.4 million after being selected No. 11 overall by the Miami Dolphins.
It was announced Friday that James had officially signed with the Chargers:
The #Chargers signed first-round safety Derwin James to a 4-year, $12.39M contract, source said, which includes $7.1M signing bonus.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 1, 2018
Fan Reaction
Blessings 🙏🏾 https://t.co/pV5j2WQQrD
— Derwin James Jr (@DerwinJames) June 1, 2018
Had to get Derwin’s reaction first!
I’ll never forgive my Raiders for passing on this man.
— Austin Wagner (@A_Wagnerrr_2015) June 1, 2018
Yep, I thought they’d take him too.
Top 10 best player coming out of college. 🔥
— RGB81 (@RobertBraaten7) June 1, 2018
Quite possibly.
This is true and they were smart to take him.
That’s a bargain for what he will provide.
— Chris (one-handed_fitness) (@ChrisTauber11) June 1, 2018
Yup!
HA! Chargers fans are serious folk!
Thoughts
It’s not the contract some people thought James would sign since a lot of them felt he’d be selected in the top 12 picks.
However, it’s life changing money nonetheless and certainly worth skipping FSU’s bowl game they didn’t need him playing in to win anyways. If it were a college football playoff game, I’d almost bet money Derwin James would have been suited up for what it’s worth.
The kid bleeds FSU and has a ‘Noles tatoo on his body for crying out loud. What’s going to be fun is seeing the second NFL contract Derwin James signs in the next 3-4 years barring injury.
If he plays up to his abilities, he could sign a deal like Eric Berry of the Kansas City Chiefs who many pundits compare him to.
Berry signed six-year 78 million dollar deal with a 20 million dollar signing bonus and 40 million dollars guaranteed.
The Chargers run a defense that should allow James to show what he can do in coverage and against the run.
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Everything is done now, it’s just up to Derwin James to show up on Sundays and prove why he was thought to be one of the best players in the 2018 draft